Laconia-----Mary K. Smith, 88, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011.
Mrs. Smith was born on June 10, 1923 in Manchester, N.H. to James and Margaret Keaveney. She retired after 17 years as a legal secretary with the Martin, Lord & Osmon Law Firm in Laconia, N.H. She also had been employed by the Lakes Region General Hospital in the business office, as a private secretary at Scott & Williams in Laconia and by the local area Girl Scout Council. After retiring in 1986, Mrs. Smith spent winters in Crescent Beach, Florida and enjoyed volunteering at Lakes Region General Hospital. She also supported the local Girl Scout organization with many years of volunteer hours. She enjoyed playing golf at the Lakeview and Pheasant Ridge Country Clubs and served as president of the Ladies Twilight League at Pheasant Ridge.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Millard Smith; a daughter, Nancy Smith; a son, Kevin Smith, and his wife, Cindy; two grandchildren, Cheryl Smith and Janice Smith; a brother, James Keaveney; eleven nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother, Thomas Keaveney.
A calling hour will be held from 10:00-11:00AM on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Memorial Service will follow the calling hour at 11:00AM also at the Funeral Home.
Burial will be at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, N.H. at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lakes Region General Hospital, 80 Highland Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.